Winery Markus AltenburgerBlaumachen
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Zweigelt and the Merlot.
This wine generally goes well with blue cheese, pork or beef.
Food and wine pairings with Blaumachen
Pairings that work perfectly with Blaumachen
Original food and wine pairings with Blaumachen
The Blaumachen of Winery Markus Altenburger matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of monkfish with vegetable tagliatelle, leg of lamb in butterfly (barbecue) or pork stew with bacon and cream.
Details and technical informations about Winery Markus Altenburger's Blaumachen.
Discover the grape variety: Zweigelt
Supple and fruity reds with a vivid ruby colour, soft tannins and snappy acidity, with aromas of sour cherry, raspberry, red plum and gentle spices. Made as easy-drinking young reds and as more structured, oak-aged cellar wines. The most planted red variety in Austria (Burgenland, Carnuntum, Neusiedlersee), created in 1922 by Friedrich Zweigelt in Klosterneuburg, a cross of saint laurent × blaufränkisch.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Blaumachen from Winery Markus Altenburger are 2017, 0
Informations about the Winery Markus Altenburger
The Winery Markus Altenburger is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 35 wines for sale in the of Burgenland to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Burgenland
Cradle of great Austrian reds. Signature Blaufränkisch: structured, spicy reds with black fruits (blackberry, black cherry), firm tannins and lively acidity, mineral profile. More supple Zweigelt on red fruit. Lively Welschriesling, peppery Grüner Veltliner, round Chardonnay whites.
The wine region of Weinland
Vast German-speaking region in north-eastern Switzerland, the country's largest production area. Signature Pinot Noir (Blauburgunder): fine, fresh reds with notes of cherry, raspberry, undergrowth and sweet spices, silky tannins. Elegant, delicate style, often barrel-aged. Also light, floral Müller-Thurgau (Riesling-Sylvaner), lively, lemony native Räuschling, ample Pinot Gris.
The word of the wine: Wooded
A set of aromas brought about by ageing in barrels (usually oak). This can be pleasant when, in small doses, it brings a touch of spice, roast or vanilla to an already constructed ensemble. When the violent woodiness dominates the wine, it is quickly tiring. Easily identifiable aromatically, it is sought after (to the point of abuse) by the makers of coarse wines. New World manufacturers and, alas, some French winemakers use oak chips to impart the woody taste, which is tantamount to artificial flavoring.
